Purchase Ledger Clerk Blackburn Town Centre | 100% Office-based
Take ownership of a busy purchase ledger and put your Sage skills at the heart of a thriving finance function.
Imperium Financial Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy business in central Blackburn.
If you enjoy getting accounts in order, solving queries and keeping payments running smoothly, this role offers plenty to get involved in. You will be a key contact for suppliers and colleagues, taking responsibility for accurate processing, timely reconciliations and well-organised financial records.
This is an opportunity to bring your experience to a role where your contribution is visible every day—from resolving a disputed invoice to ensuring a supplier payment run is ready on time.
Sage experience is essential. Property accounts experience is welcome, but strong purchase ledger professionals from all sectors are encouraged to apply.
Your role Working closely with the finance team, you will help keep the purchase ledger accurate, current and under control. Your responsibilities will include:
- Owning invoice processing: Recording supplier invoices and credit notes accurately using Sage.
- Getting the details right: Checking coding, supporting documents and authorisations before processing.
- Keeping payments moving: Preparing supplier payment runs for approval and following up outstanding queries.
- Resolving discrepancies: Reconciling supplier statements, investigating missing invoices and correcting account differences.
- Building supplier relationships: Handling queries professionally and keeping suppliers informed.
- Working across the business: Liaising with colleagues to resolve invoice issues and secure timely approvals.
- Maintaining reliable records: Keeping supplier details, transaction records and supporting documentation up to date.
- Supporting month-end: Identifying outstanding liabilities and providing information for financial reviews and audits.
- Contributing ideas: Spotting practical ways to improve purchase ledger processes and supporting the wider finance team.
What you will bring You will be someone who takes pride in an accurate ledger and enjoys seeing a query through to resolution. You should have:
- Previous experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable.
- Confident, practical experience using Sage.
- A good understanding of invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and payment procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and the confidence to investigate discrepancies.
- Clear communication skills and a professional approach to suppliers and colleagues.
- The ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines.
- Confidence using Microsoft Excel.
- Initiative, reliability and a willingness to support the team.
Experience with property-related invoices would be advantageous, but is not essential.
What makes this opportunity appealing? - Real responsibility: Take ownership of important purchase ledger activities.
- Variety throughout the month: Combine processing, reconciliations, supplier contact and month-end support.
- A visible contribution: See the direct impact of your work on the smooth running of the finance function.
- Close team contact: Work alongside finance colleagues in an office environment.
- Central location: Based in Blackburn Town Centre.
This position is 100% office-based.